Public Health MPH
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is ideal if you’re working in public health and you wish to improve your skills and broaden your knowledge in ways that provide you with more autonomy and expertise in public health practice.
- Develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a Public Health Practitioner who can lead, develop and evaluate public health projects
- Critically explore health organisations and health care provision
- You will investigate public health approaches used toward health protection and promotion for individual, community and population health
- Gain a deep, conceptual understanding that enables evaluation of current research in order to use the best evidence base
- Develop a critical understanding of the wider determinants of health and interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities
If you’re a public health worker, such as a community nurse, environmental health practitioner, health promotion officer, community health worker, or if you have a medical or health background, this course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a public health practitioner who can lead, develop, and evaluate public health projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Public Health MPH
| EU | £14700 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £10400 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10400 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £10400 | year 1 |
| Wales | £10400 | year 1 |
| International | £14700 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
List of 218 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Derby - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental and Public Health”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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